Kosovo has friendly feelings towards Spain, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci said that he ‘understands’ the decision of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy not to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, but “Kosovo is not Catalonia.” Original post Here
Political disagreements hindering economic cooperation – Kosovo FM
Behgjet Pacolli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, attended the World Economic Forum, which is being held as part of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. Pacolli said that regional cooperation in the Western Balkan region is crucial to economic development. Original post Here
Reconciliation with Serbia biggest compromise Kosovo can make, PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj talking on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, as one of the main topics of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, said reconciliation with Serbia is not an easy compromise for Kosovo. Original post Here
Merkel’s vision is guarantee for Kosovo’s EU perspective, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria met on Thursday in the margins of the summit German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Original post Here
Thaci from Sofia summit: Kosovo ready for final phase of dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the European Union-Western Balkans summit in Sofia said that Kosovo is ready for the final phase of the dialogue with Serbia and visa liberalisation with the EU. He made these comments attending the European Union and Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. The …
Hahn from Sofia: Binding normalisation between Kosovo-Serbia key for regional stability
The European Union-Western Balkans summit has started today in Sofia, Bulgaria. Original post Here
Former Kosovo MP Kujtim Pacaku, passes away
Kosovo Roma writer and politician Kujtim Pacaku passed away on Wednesday. He was 59. Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli expressed condolences to his family and his colleagues. Original post Here
President Thaci asks Greek PM Tsipras to support Kosovo
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci met on Thursday in the margins of the European Union-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia, with Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras. Original post Here
Thaci, Vucic, Mogherini meet in Sofia
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, after arriving in Sofia (Bulgaria) when he is expected to attend EU-Western Balkans Sumit, has met the EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, and Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
New Slovak Prime Minister says his country will not change its stance on Kosovo
New Slovak Prime Minister, Peter Pellegrini, said in Parliament in Bratislava ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit of Sofia set to be held on 17-18 May, that nobody is asking Slovakia to recognise the independence of Kosovo. Original post Here
Pristina and Tirana push back against Kyiv’s stance, insisting that Kosovo’s sovereignty cannot be diminished or equated with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Tirana Times , August 09, 2026 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s confirmation in Belgrade that Kyiv has not changed its position on Kosovo has triggered criticism in Albania and …
The agreement with Turkey and nuclear-armed Pakistan strengthens Riyadh’s position as a central architect of regional security, while reflecting a broader shift toward a more multipolar international system. Tirana Times, August 08, 2026 – The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan represents more …
Activist Julide Yazici, who is wanted by Turkey, was remanded in custody in Tirana pending extradition proceedings, despite having political asylum status in France. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 7 – The “Fustanella” (Albanian kilt) exhibition has opened at the Ethnographic Museum in Berat, presenting one of the most recognizable symbols of Albanian cultural identity through a blend of art and tradition. The exhibition presents the fustanella, the traditional pleated kilt worn by Albanian men, as both …
TIRANA, August 7 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Naval Vessels Division of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Muggiano as part of cooperation on the Fincantieri Albania project in Vlora. The Muggiano facility is one of Europe’s leading centers for the construction of naval vessels and maritime defense systems. During …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has strengthened technical and operational measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in Lezha and Shëngjin during the summer tourist season through investments in the distribution network. Speaking from the reconstructed Lezha substation, OSSH engineer Marjo Lajthia said the investments have …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Civil Protection Agency reported eight active wildfires across the country on Thursday, while firefighters brought several blazes under control in Elbasan County. Firefighting operations continue on Mount Dajti near Tirana. The response includes 30 firefighters, 10 staff from the Protected Areas Administration and an Albanian …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania attracted 1,955,099 foreign visitors in July 2026, extending the country’s tourism growth, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Thursday. Gonxhja said the figure compares with 1,825,490 foreign visitors in July 2025. The increase of 129,609 visitors represents year-on-year growth of about 7.1%. …
Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive investigations since the country launched its justice reform. Balluku appeared before the special prosecution office, known as SPAK, …
TIRANA, August 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that another section of Pan-European Transport Corridor VIII has opened for traffic as works continue on the Elbasan–Qafë Thana road axis. The new section stretches from the exit of Labinot-Fushë village to beyond Miraka village. It includes two lanes for both …